Friends of Thorp

10/10/2026

We Need YOU to Make Fall Fest Amazing!

We’re looking for awesome volunteers to help make our Fall Fest a fun and memorable event for everyone!

There are several ways you can help:
Sponsor & Host a Trunk-or-Treat Car
Help Run Activities on the Day of the Event Donate Candy for Trunk-or-Treat

Please consider signing up for one or more volunteer opportunities! Every helping hand makes a difference, and we couldn’t make this event happen without our amazing volunteers.

Thank you for your time, generosity, and support! We appreciate you and can’t wait to celebrate Fall Fest together! 🧡

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAEAB22A3F4CF8-65835695-fall #/

10/08/2026

🎃 CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES! 🎃

Want to meet 750+ Northwest Side families in one afternoon? Host a trunk at Thorp's Trunk-or-Treat!

Fall Fest is coming soon and bigger than ever on Saturday, October 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

As a Trunk-or-Treat host, you'll:
🚗 Decorate your car (branding welcome!) and hand out treats
👋 Meet hundreds of local families face to face

Trunk spots are limited, so sign up ASAP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAEAB22A3F4CF8-65835695-fall #/
Questions? Message us or email [email protected]

Know a business owner who'd love this? Tag them below! 👇

10/06/2026

We need YOU to help make it an unforgettable part of Fall Fest! Decorate your trunk, dress up, pass out candy, and show off your creativity! 🎃🕷️🍬

Event volunteers will be entered to win a FREE GALA TICKET!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAEAB22A3F4CF8-65835695-fall #/

10/05/2026

🏓 Pickleball for a Cause! 🏓

Join us for a fun night of pickleball, food, drinks, and friendly competition—all while supporting Thorp!

📅 Friday, November 6 | 6–9 p.m.
📍 Pickleball Clubhouse
👥 Adults only

Grab a partner, pick your skill level, and come ready to play! Prizes, costumes, team names, and plenty of fun await.

🎟️ Team tickets: $100 for 2 players
👀 Spectator tickets: $40

For more information & to register:
https://friendsofthorp.org/pickleball

10/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our fall cleanup yesterday and today! We truly appreciate your time, hard work, and dedication to helping keep our community beautiful. 🦅

We couldn’t have done it without you!

10/03/2026

Fall Fest is coming up on Saturday, October 17th, from 11:30am to 2:00pm. We will have various fun activities including trunk-or-treat, face painting, food trucks, photobooth, inflatables, crafts and more!

Deck out your trunk for Trunk-or-Treat, donate candy, and volunteer to help us make Fall Fest wicked fun! We are looking for volunteers to join our awesome Fall Fest to sponsor and host a trunk or treat car, to help run activities the day of, and to donate candy for the trunk or treat. Please consider signing up for one or more volunteer opportunities. We can't make this all happen without awesome volunteers like you!! Thank you!

The best Trunk-or-Treat car wins a spooktacular prize!
Event volunteers are entered to win a FREE GALA TICKET! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAEAB22A3F4CF8-65835695-fall #/

Visit our wishlist for Trunk-or-Treat! Leave candy & swag at the security desk: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1WCWSXDHGUXNM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_D2PTRW8Z36K56560QP30

10/03/2026

🥁 Drumroll, please... 🥁

Congratulations to our Read-a-Thon winners!

We’re celebrating our Top Readers by Grade and Top Fundraisers and Overall winners! Your hard work, dedication, and love of reading truly made a difference.

Way to go Thorpies!!! 🦅

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our Fall Social at Maria’s yesterday! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet some of our newer parents. It was especially nice to have the chance to slow down and catch up. We’re so grateful for this community and hope everyone had as much fun as we did!

And there’s lots more happening this fall!

🌿 Fall Cleanup:
This Friday & Saturday
Come lend a hand and help us get our school grounds looking their best for the season. Every bit of help makes a difference!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAEAB22A3F4CF8-64943032-augustseptembero #/

🌯 October Dine-Out:
Tuesday, October 13th
Chipotle (6 corners)
4pm - 8pm
https://friendsofthorp.org/dine-outs

🎃 Fall Fest:
Saturday, October 17th
We’re looking forward to another fun-filled Fall Fest with our school community.
Sign up for volunteers opportunities, trunk or treat, candy donations:
https://friendsofthorp.org/fall-fest

🏓 Thorp Eagle Smash Pickleball Tournament:
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new event! Grab your paddles and join us for the first-ever Thorp Eagle Smash Pickleball Tournament this November.
Tickets: https://friendsofthorp.org/pickleball

Thank you again for being part of our Thorp community. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at these upcoming events! 🦅

09/29/2026

A huge thank you to our students for their enthusiasm, to our teachers and staff for cheering them on, and to all of you for registering, logging minutes, and sharing your student's page with family and friends. This was our first year on a new platform, and we're so grateful for your patience and participation!

Top reader and top fundraiser prizes for each grade will be distributed later this week.

Thank you for showing our whole community just how much Thorp students LOVE to read!